The Classical World Color, Pattern and Motif inspiration.

Inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. From architecture to costume, details from art and design.

The front half of a winged horse that's probably Pegasus. Bronze, Greek, 4th c BCE, Met Museum.

The front half of a winged horse that's probably Pegasus. Bronze, Greek, 4th c BCE, Met Museum.

Bronze helmet from southern Crete in Greece. The design, on both sides, shows a young man holding taking hold of two intertwined snakes. 7th c BCE. Met Museum

Bronze helmet from southern Crete in Greece. The design, on both sides, shows a young man holding taking hold of two intertwined snakes. 7th c BCE. Met Museum

Stylized bronze horse from Greece, probably Corinth. This horse is ancient but modern looking due to its geometric and minimalist design. 8thc BCE. Met Museum.

Stylized bronze horse from Greece, probably Corinth. This horse is ancient but modern looking due to its geometric and minimalist design. 8thc BCE. Met Museum.

Marble sculpture of Emperor Hadrian, ancient Rome. 130-138CE. Art Institute of Chicago.

Marble sculpture of Emperor Hadrian, ancient Rome. 130-138CE. Art Institute of Chicago.

Marble sculpture of possible Roman emperor. Figure is clad in miliary wear with torso covered in an armored cuirass decorated with motifs to offer protection from evil. 1-2nd C. Rome. Art Institute of Chicago.

Marble sculpture of possible Roman emperor. Figure is clad in miliary wear with torso covered in an armored cuirass decorated with motifs to offer protection from evil. 1-2nd C. Rome. Art Institute of Chicago.

Necklace and pendant from ancient Roman Empire, probably Egyptian. 2-3 century CE. Art Institute of Chicago.

Necklace and pendant from ancient Roman Empire, probably Egyptian. 2-3 century CE. Art Institute of Chicago.